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23 minutes ago, RoEire said:

Hey Rob - may I ask what wording you used on the FOI application. I applied for one last week to find out about Port Phillip Council but was told it was 'too general a request' and not something the Department would answer. Would love to try again.

Hi there, here is what I emailed to foi@homeaffairs.gov.au:

Dear Team

I request a copy of the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982:

• As at 31 May 2021, the number of persons whose applications for citizenship by conferral have been approved and were awaiting a citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council.
• As at 31 May 2021, the number of persons whose applications for citizenship by conferral have been approved and were awaiting a citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council.

Correspondence under the Act should be sent to myself by email to [my email].

Kind regards

1 hour ago, Ding said:

When did you apply for the FOI? I just want to know how long it'll take to get response. I did apply for another FOI in 17 June

Hi Ding, I applied on 1 June for this one.

Received some FOI stats about waiting times for ceremonies in Melbourne and Manningham (VIC):

• As at 18 June 2021, there were 343 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council (VIC).
• As at 18 June 2021, there were 749 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council (VIC)

Just thought I'd give my timeline:

• Granted PR: 23/07/2019
• Applied for citizenship: 23/07/2020
• Invited for interview/test: 20/05/2021
• Interview/test: Originally 17/06/2021, rescheduled for 24/05/2021 (only asked for my driver's licence and my occupation)
• Approved: 24/05/2021 (8 hours after test)
• Ceremony invite: TBA (Manningham Council, VIC)

Hi everyone

Thank you all for your informative posts. I was just wondering if anyone has been asked for an original copy of their Form 1195 (identity declaration) and endorsed passport photo at their citizenship appointment? I have my test/appointment on Monday, but I can't find the original of the form and photo.

Thanks!
Rob